Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
GW: Just loaded some 10mm Auto rounds with Starline Brass and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. The brass came ready to load without resizing or chamfering. It was also highly polished. Good stuff.
SEDALIA, MO – To promote reloading as a hobby, Starline Brass announced they will be giving away an RCBS 9354 Rock Chucker Supreme Master Kit and a gift certificate for a standard cataloged die set and shell holder to one lucky winner. You can enter to win the master kit and gift certificate on Facebook at www.facebook.com/starlinebrass or through Starline’s website at www.starlinebrass.com.
The contest began April 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. CST and ends May 31, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. CST. There are two ways to enter to win. Facebook users can enter through Starline’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/starlinebrass. Users that share Starline’s Facebook contest with friends will be eligible to receive bonus entries in the contest. Contest entries may also be submitted through the Starline website at www.starlinebrass.com. Contestants can enter once daily through the website or Facebook to increase their chances to win. Read more
Morgan, Utah –Cartridge Comparison Guide, the ultimate hunting & ballistics source, built to help shooters maximize cartridge capabilities and ballistic understanding; will be exhibiting at the 144th Annual NRA Meeting & Exhibits from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12 at booth #1204. Owner and Author, Andrew Chamberlain, will be available all weekend to autograph posters or books and answer questions on everything from newly developed cartridges, to standard American, metric or European models, as well as bullet selection and performance. His company’s focus is on helping attendees gain maximum benefit from a personalized cartridge selection.
“The Cartridge Comparison Guide Ballistic Manuals and Ammo Posters will help every gun enthusiast from the beginner to the most advanced shooter,” said Andrew Chamberlain, Author of Cartridge Comparison Guide. “It is known as the ‘hunting bible’ by professional hunters and a ‘gold mine’ of information from U.S. Fish & Wildlife agencies and Hunter Education organizations. Every shooter should have one.” Read more
NEWINGTON, NH — One of the most highly anticipated new SIG SAUER, Inc., products, the SIG MPX™, is now on its way to distributors. Semi-automatic SIG MPX in 9mm should begin to appear on retailers’ shelves within the next few weeks.
This 21st century take on the submachine gun platform has been one of the most talked-about new products since its reveal, and legions of SIG SAUER® fans have been eagerly awaiting this release.
“We made the decision to start shipping the 9mm variants of the SIG MPX rather than continue to delay its launch as we finalize testing on the .40 and .357SIG variants,” said John Brasseur, Director of Product Management for SIG SAUER, Inc. “We now have the 9mm variants in full production and will be shipping on a daily basis.” Read more
Battle Rifle company, builder of quality and affordable AR platform rifles is proud to introduce the newly designed BR4 Odin model 5.56 or 300 Blackout rifle with the new Battle Rifle HEXRail system.
The BR4 Odin is a joint project between Battle Rifle Company and Odin Works, as a premium carbine within the rifle line up. The newly designed BR4 Odin has a 12.5 inch KEYMOD HEXRail carrying a 14.5 inch barrel with Battle Rifle flash suppressor mounted permanently. Precision machined from 7075- T6 aluminum and mil-spec Type 3 hardcoat anodized for added strength and a rock-hard surface that resists wear and scuffing, the Battle Rifle HEXRail is one of the finest rail systems ever produced. This rifle handles like no other, and you’ll feel the light weight, balance and strength of this unique combination. In addition to being available with a mid-length gas port, the rifle also comes standard with a Magpul stock, B.A.D lever, single point sling adapter and an extended trigger guard. The BR4 Odin can also be ordered in various color options as an optional upgrade. Read more
Wixom, MI— Trijicon® is renowned for providing Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ to military, law enforcement, hunters and shooters from all disciplines. New for 2015, the innovation continues with the introduction of the AccuPower™ riflescope series. From long-range competition to big-game hunting, expect the AccuPower riflescope line to be a superior magnified optic.
Generated from the success of the LED-powered Trijicon VCOG® and TARS™, the AccuPower series is designed for versatility with variable power offerings of 1-4×24, 2.5-10×56, 3-9×40 and 4-16×50. Integrating Aircraft-Grade Aluminum housing, superior quality glass lenses and advanced application-specific illuminated reticles, the AccuPower riflescope offers you the durability and dependability expected from Trijicon. Read more
GW: Some things you may not have considered for turkey season hunts…
Camouflage or drab colored clothing is almost mandatory to outwit a keen-sighted gobbler. Unfortunately, camouflage often makes it just as hard for hunters to spot one another as it does for turkeys.
“Almost all of the incidents during turkey season have been caused by hunters who didn’t positively identify the target before they pulled the trigger,” said Chris Saunders, hunter education manager. “And the person they mistake for a turkey is often a friend trying to stalk a turkey call.”
With the opening of spring turkey hunting season near, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department urges hunters to consider these safety tips: Read more
Pomona, NY – USA based, Magnum Research, Inc. (MRI) has upgraded their Magnum Lite® .22LR and .22WMR semi-auto rifles with a new Barracuda American Black Walnut gun stock. The new stock replaces the heavier laminate stocks which included: Barracuda Pepper, Nutmeg and Forest Camo.
The Magnum Lite MLR22BW and MLR22WMBW with the black walnut stock includes: a lightweight thumbhole design, a comb height designed for comfort and a height that easily accommodates optics. It also features a semi-palm swell of both sides of the pistol grip and a molded-to-fit rubber butt plate. The polished walnut stock gives the .22 rifle a sleek, impressive new look. Both rifles are 100% made in the USA. Read more
Columbus, Georgia — Heckler & Koch adds a new subcompact pistol, the P30SK, to its renowned P30 series line. Retail priced at $719, the new P30SK is one of the smallest HK handguns made and is ideally suited as a concealed carry pistol. With an overall length of less than six-and-a-half inches, the P30SK is small enough for discreet, everyday carry but still packs a substantial 11 rounds of full power 9 mm cartridges in an easy to shoot, ergonomic design.
“Shooters love HK P30 series pistols. They are packed with features like incredible durability, superb accuracy, and the only grip in the industry that can be customized to fit any shooter,” said Michael Holley, HK-USA Vice President for Commercial and Law Enforcement Sales. “With the P30SK you get those same features in a small, extremely handy package and at an amazing price.” Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that after the heavy ice and snow cover melt on Michigan’s lakes this early spring, it may be common to discover dead fish or other aquatic creatures. This year’s winter with heavy snow, extreme cold temperatures and thick ice cover will create conditions that cause fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish to die.
“Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill,” said DNR fisheries habitat specialist Chris Freiburger. “Given the conditions this winter with thick ice and deep snow cover, it will be particularly common in shallow lakes and streams and ponds. These kills are localized and typically do not affect the overall health of the fish populations or fishing quality.”
Winterkill occurs during especially long, harsh winters. Shallow lakes with excess aquatic vegetation and soft bottoms are particularly prone to this problem. Fish and other aquatic life typically die in late winter, but may not be noticed until a month after the ice leaves the lake because the dead fish and other aquatic life are temporarily preserved by the cold water. Read more